Any trip to India feels special. Our fascination with the continent goes back a long way and there's certainly plenty of space to lose oneself utterly and be at one with the beauty of nature on a holiday to Kerala. The Turtle on the Beach hotel is a majestic 5 star facility. It's not just a wonderfully luxurious hotel; it's a thoroughly uplifting place to stay. Described as a 'one-of-a-kind' boutique hotel, it has all the charm that suggests, along with all the facilities and amenities you'd expect of a five star hotel in one of India's pre-eminent holiday destinations.

A beautifully designed, five star boutique hotel in glorious surroundings

There is a sense of art and architecture coming together at the Turtle on the Beach Hotel. But that beautiful design aesthetic isn't an affectation. It absolutely informs the feel of the hotel. Wall hangings, carvings, sculpture, and of course the turtles. You'll feel that close relationship with nature very strongly. It informs the art and design, making this hotel very much in accord with its surroundings.

And what fine surroundings they are! The Turtle on the Beach is situated in the Kovalam resort – just five minutes' walk from Eves Beach, and close to the Lighthouse and Hawa beaches. Don't let that word 'resort' fool you. Like the Turtle on the Beach Hotel, this whole area has been built in accord with nature. So there are coconut trees everywhere. Their long feathery leaves give lots of dappled shade and give this area its wonderfully verdant look.

Facilities at the Turtle on the Beach are uniformly excellent. Rooms are modern and, as you'd expect, beautifully furnished. They are all air conditioned and come with a private balcony, offering lovely views over the gardens. (Arabian Seaview rooms are also available at a supplement.) Rooms also include a flat screen TV and DVD player, tea/coffee maker, mini bar, safe and hairdryer.

The hotel swimming pool is partly surrounded by more of those wonderful coconut trees, and there's plenty of space to recline and soak up the sun, pre or post swim.

There is also a spa and Ayurveda centre on site offering reviving and relaxing treatments.

The Turtle on the Beach is a truly unique hotel. With its boutique charms, artistic inspiration and respect for nature, it feels like the perfect place to stay when exploring Kerala.

The full board option at the Turtle on the Beach offers excellent value. Getting your holiday off to the best possible start, you'll be welcomed with a traditional style reception and complimentary drink. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included – and so are two bottles of beer and two bottles of soft drinks per day, per room.

Facilities at Turtle on the Beach

Swimming pool

Spa and Ayurveda Centre

Restaurant

Multi cusine Restaurant

Library Lounge

Mediterranean Restaurant

Health club

Gift shop

FREE Wi-Fi

FREE transfer to the beach (Drop Only)

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Dining at Turtle on the Beach

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Traditional reception and welcome drink. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 2 bottles of beer and 2 bottles of soft drinks per day per room. Time and measurement stipulations may apply.

Please note the package given is a guide and the full description will be given at the time of arrival.

Rooms at the Turtle on the Beach

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Turtle Garden View

Art and architecture is the landmark of Turtle on the Beach. A luxury hotel just steps from Eve’s Beach, Turtle on the Beach is a distinct example of sleek sophistication. The sparkling storefronts and the green garden view gives you more than you expect

Sleeps: 2 Adults

Turtle Seaview

The Sea View rooms are cozy, elegant and give you a feel of being pampered. Be lulled by the sounds of the sea in the rooms on the lower floor or step outside the room and lounge on beach chairs as you look out at the waves. You can enjoy splendid views of the sea from the upper f loor rooms in this category, or from the spacious balcony, which is decked out with a table and chairs.

Sleeps: 2 Adults

Kovalam

Beaches lined with palm trees
Suited for snorkelling and diving

Ten miles south of Trivandrum, this is the best known beach resort in Kerala with many hotels overlooking the sea. At its heart are three sheltered sandy bays providing safe bathing.

Meal Plans

Upgrade to Full Board to include

Traditional reception and welcome drink. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 2 bottles of beer and 2 bottles of soft drinks per day per room. Time and measurement stipulations may apply.

Please note the package given is a guide and the full description will be given at the time of arrival.

Reviews of Turtle on the Beach

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Excellent hotel, rooms spacious, clean, well appointed bathroom, good array of products. Good menu. Service, excellent

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8.6/10

Julaine Baldan21st Dec 2016

Great staff in the restaurant
Good quality food
Good location
Our seaview room 501 had outstanding views and large balcony
The hotels were very good and the tour excellent.

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9.3/10

Sharon Mawson6th Dec 2016

Lovely hotel, staff friendly, polite, always smiling. Pool and grounds very well maintained. Extremely clean and nice rooms. Food very good. We arrived at 4.30 in the morning and they gave us a room to rest and shower and until our checking-in time. Once again an excellent holiday.

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10/10

David Jervis30th Nov 2016

Very good good location. Staff very good

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8.9/10

Kim Stables29th Nov 2016

Very relaxing place to stay. Stayed as bed and breakfast, plenty of choice for breakfast. Good house keeping, especially one of the maids Roobini, she left us lovely towel animals in our room. On the whole, a good holiday.

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8.9/10

Kay And Stephen Byrne1st Nov 2016

Had a fantastic holiday. The staff were wonderful.

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David Martin31st Jan 2016

Very friendly and helpful staff.

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Terry Smith19th Jan 2015

A very friendly hotel with excellent food and very willing and helpful staff. Would certainly stay here again.

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